Space Rocket History #449 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Apollo-Salyut Test Mission Planning
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The spacecraft designers led by Caldwell Johnson faced a demanding task. Director Gilruth urged them to accelerate the development of the docking adapter design, aiming to have a functional model ready for the upcoming November meeting with the Soviets.
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